Learning

St Stephen’s Educational Vision

At Stephen’s School we use contemporary practice to empower students to develop a love of learning. We foster success and exemplary values. Through collaboration in an inclusive, nurturing environment, we shape citizens for the future.

Curriculum

At St Stephen’s School there are nine Curriculum Areas taught to the students. The Australian curriculum followed by St Stephen's Catholic School is guided by the Key Learning Areas (KLAs) of: Religious Education; English; Mathematics; Science; History; Geography; The Arts; Technology; Languages Other Than English; and Health and Physical Education.

The setting and maintaining of high academic standards are the shared responsibility of the Class Teachers and the Principal.

School routine

Children are welcome to come to school at 8.30am when playground supervision begins.

Excursions, Camps & Trips

Classes may go on an excursion to supplement work, which is being explored in the classroom. For example, if a class is studying a unit based on the ocean, the class may make a trip to SeaWorld. Costs are kept at a reasonable level.

Each year the Year 6 students attend a three-day camp. The cost for this is usually about $300 - $350. During the year the students fundraise to supplement this.

Homework

Homework may be set for all year levels, but the work itself and its frequency will be geared towards the capabilities of the children and range in difficulty from the collection of pictures for charts to the compilation of written reports supported by pictures, maps, diagrams, etc. The School Board has developed a Homework Policy, click here to download.